Rain pelted swathes of China's biggest grain producing province on Friday, submerging farms and worsening floods that have already swamped cities around the country as rescue workers scramble to contain the havoc caused by Typhoon Doksuri.
A Pakistan high court on Friday temporarily halted former Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial on charges he illegally sold state gifts, his lawyer said, in a case that could end the opposition leader's political career if convicted.
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer wants the right to use cash enshrined in the constitution, he told Austrian media in remarks published on Friday, an idea the far-right Freedom Party has been pushing for years.
The estimated number of people facing acute food insecurity in Sudan has risen faster than expected to 20.3 million, or 42% of the population, as a conflict between rival military factions deepens a humanitarian crisis, a food security body said.
Nigeria is turning to gas as an alternative fuel after it scrapped a popular but costly subsidy on petrol that has seen pump prices rise sharply, angering motorists and businesses that use petrol to generate their own power.
Ethiopia's government on Friday declared a state of emergency in its second-largest region, Amhara, following days of clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen.
The Mexican election campaign is suddenly (and unlawfully) underway, as tensions with the U.S. and Canada over fentanyl, Ukraine, democratic backsliding and Mexico's failure to control all of its territory bubble under the surface.
At least 42 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said.
West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use forces if the demands aren't met.
An escalating dispute over a gas field in the Persian Gulf poses an early challenge to a Chinese-brokered agreement to reconcile regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Europe's economy is growing again — but not by much. Growth came in at 0.3% in the April-to-June quarter, following zero expansion in the three months immediately before.
Authorities in Bolivia have declared a drought alert for Lake Titicaca after water levels of the world's highest navigable lake receded to a critically low threshold.
The leader of the European Union’s executive commission has warned against China’s increasingly assertive actions in disputed Indo-Pacific waters and against Taiwan by citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is promising to drag the economy out of a crisis of confidence aggravated by tensions with Washington, wilting exports, job losses and anxiety among foreign companies about an expanded anti-spying law.
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Floods hit China's grain belt as storms following Doksuri head northeast (www.reuters.com)
Rain pelted swathes of China's biggest grain producing province on Friday, submerging farms and worsening floods that have already swamped cities around the country as rescue workers scramble to contain the havoc caused by Typhoon Doksuri.
Pakistan court pauses Imran Khan's trial over sale of state gifts (www.reuters.com)
A Pakistan high court on Friday temporarily halted former Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial on charges he illegally sold state gifts, his lawyer said, in a case that could end the opposition leader's political career if convicted.
Austrian leader backs far-right idea of enshrining cash in constitution (www.reuters.com)
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer wants the right to use cash enshrined in the constitution, he told Austrian media in remarks published on Friday, an idea the far-right Freedom Party has been pushing for years.
Number of hungry in Sudan rises above 20 million (www.reuters.com)
The estimated number of people facing acute food insecurity in Sudan has risen faster than expected to 20.3 million, or 42% of the population, as a conflict between rival military factions deepens a humanitarian crisis, a food security body said.
Nigeria turns to natural gas for fuel as petrol prices rise after subsidy removal (www.reuters.com)
Nigeria is turning to gas as an alternative fuel after it scrapped a popular but costly subsidy on petrol that has seen pump prices rise sharply, angering motorists and businesses that use petrol to generate their own power.
Ethiopia declares Amhara state of emergency following militia clashes (www.reuters.com)
Ethiopia's government on Friday declared a state of emergency in its second-largest region, Amhara, following days of clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen.
Superconductor Breakthrough Replicated, Twice, in Preliminary Testing (www.tomshardware.com)
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PBS NewsHour | Haitians ‘live in misery’ as country spirals in chaos | Season 2023 | PBS (www.pbs.org)
‘We live in misery.’ Haitians struggle to survive as country spirals in chaos
ANALYSIS | With an election looming, tensions in Mexico's relationship with U.S., Canada are running high | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
The Mexican election campaign is suddenly (and unlawfully) underway, as tensions with the U.S. and Canada over fentanyl, Ukraine, democratic backsliding and Mexico's failure to control all of its territory bubble under the surface.
Suicide bomb at political rally in Pakistan kills at least 42, injures 130 | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
At least 42 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said.
UK to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses, ignoring calls from environmentalists (apnews.com)
Britain says it will grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea in a bid for energy independence.
West African nations threaten to use force if Niger's president isn't reinstated within a week (apnews.com)
West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use forces if the demands aren't met.
At least 5 dead and 7 wounded in clashes inside crowded Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon (apnews.com)
Palestinian officials say at least five people have been killed and seven others wounded during clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp.
Dispute over Persian Gulf gas field poses early challenge to Saudi-Iranian rapprochement (apnews.com)
An escalating dispute over a gas field in the Persian Gulf poses an early challenge to a Chinese-brokered agreement to reconcile regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Europe's economy grows a bit after months of stagnation. But rate hikes are weighing on businesses (apnews.com)
Europe's economy is growing again — but not by much. Growth came in at 0.3% in the April-to-June quarter, following zero expansion in the three months immediately before.
A drought alert for receding Lake Titicaca has Indigenous communities worried for their future (apnews.com)
Authorities in Bolivia have declared a drought alert for Lake Titicaca after water levels of the world's highest navigable lake receded to a critically low threshold.
EU leader cites Russia's invasion of Ukraine to warn against China's aggression in Asia (apnews.com)
The leader of the European Union’s executive commission has warned against China’s increasingly assertive actions in disputed Indo-Pacific waters and against Taiwan by citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy (apnews.com)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is promising to drag the economy out of a crisis of confidence aggravated by tensions with Washington, wilting exports, job losses and anxiety among foreign companies about an expanded anti-spying law.
These 15 Minute Dinners Will Change Your Life (www.youtube.com)
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The remarkable power of Australian kelp (www.bbc.com)
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Fertilizing the oceans with iron could help remove a gigaton of carbon dioxide per year (interestingengineering.com)
Phytoplankton absorbs carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, and there's a relatively easy way to boost the world's populations.